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Battle of Britain airfield

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Sharing the history of a Battle of Britain airfield
  • Military Aviation Heritage Networks Trail
    Military Aviation Heritage Networks Trail
  • The RAF Kenley Heritage Trail on Kenley Common
    The RAF Kenley Heritage Trail on Kenley Common
  • Aerial shot of RAF Kenley and Kenley Common today
    Aerial shot of RAF Kenley and Kenley Common today

Discover the most intact airfield from WWII

The Kenley Revival Project is a Heritage Lottery Funded project which aims to preserve and protect the most intact fighter airfield from World War II. From our website you’ll be able to see the progress of our project, submit any stories or memories you have and find out how you can volunteer and come to one of our events. Find out more about us or get in touch.

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    Come to our next event

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    Submit to our archive

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  • Derek Jenkins' Memories of Kenley's Married Quarters

    Derek Jenkins' Memories of Kenley's Married Quarters

  • 'Kenley Airport?'

    'Kenley Airport?'

  • Empire Air Day, 1936

    Empire Air Day, 1936

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  • James S. Browne - Air Transport Auxiliary

    James S. Browne was my cousin and my neighbor. An American from Winnetka, IL, he had just finished high school, received his pilot's license while he was in school, and, since America was not in the war yet, he went to join the RCAF in Montreal in May 1941.

  • Memories of Paul Daniell

    In the late 70s I was part of a group (HAPS) that retrieved a Spitfire tail assembly from Kenley.

  • Sappers' Sacrifice - Warlingham, 8th September, 1940

    At a time when everyone faced mortal danger, the vital task of dealing with unexploded bombs stands out as one of outstanding risk and danger. Sadly, the exploits of those brave men were sometimes left unrecorded, and this seems to be the case for a terrible tragedy that took place in Whyteleafe.
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    • Jim Mackenzie on Pilot Officer John Edward ShrimptonJohn Edward Shrimpton was the older brother of my great uncle Bob (Robert Mervyn Shrimpton). They were both born in...
    • Ken Reesor on Pilot Officer Robert Dunham ReesorThank you so much for this history of my uncle who sadly was killed before I ever had the chance...
    • Sean Fuell on The Bombing of Chaldon Rd, 4th November, 1940.The current residents of Wood Lane heard the story of Geoffrey Charman and No36 has planted a rose bush in...
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